Hi Bob, seems it was a Phurhpy. Here is the latest from our CFI:
I have researched the issues behind the petition re ASIC cards and am now understand what it behind this. Firstly, as Paul Mander pointed out I was not clear in my previous note. We do not have an exemption from the ASIC card but we do have an exemption from the AVID card. The ASIC card allows access to security areas in airfields. The AVID card is part of a power licence and is a security clearance for a pilot. This proposal effectively asks to replace the ASIC card with the AVID card – which could have raised the issue that we have an exemption from the AVID card. To cut a long story short this proposal does not create the problems I was concerned about and is benign. So by all means respond and add your name to the list. Apologies for making this matter complex but there was a possibility that this would create problems for us. All clear now? Happy Christmas, Paul From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Ward Sent: Friday, 20 December 2013 7:05 PM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia. Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC Paul, What does he mean that Sports aviation pilots do not require an ASIC ? When I land my RV7A at any RPT serviced airport, I certainly require an ASIC. When Pam and Gerrit recently used several RPT serviced airports on the way to Burketown and return, I understand that they were required to produce their ASIC more than once? I am sure that this guy has it wrong. Regards Bob Ward From: Paul Mander <mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 2:14 PM To: 'Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.' <mailto:[email protected]> ; 'DDSC Chat' <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC Our CFI has sent a note to our club (BSC) membership recommending that no one should sign the petition to remove the ASIC requirement. Here is his advice: Be aware that sport aviation pilots do not have to hold an ASIC card. Raising this issue with no research to show that the Government is likely to listen may only put our exemption at risk. So far as I know there is no intention on the behalf of the Government to relax security restrictions - far from it as I understand it. AOPA does not support the air sport organisations or self-administration. I do not understand why AOPA is acting on behalf of sport Aviation with out our knowledge. I RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT GET INVOLVED UNTIL WE UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON. If AOPA wants our support they know very well who to come to. Anyone know about this? I’ll be taking it up with him, of course, and will advise accordingly. From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter (PCS3) Sent: Thursday, 19 December 2013 7:36 AM To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.; 'DDSC Chat' Subject: [Aus-soaring] Petition to remove ASIC Ladies & Gents, The following is a link to a petition to abolish the ASIC card: <http://tinyurl.com/removeASIC> http://tinyurl.com/removeASIC I contend that ASIC Cards are an unnecessary impost, particularly in the light that a risk assessment (in my view) would determine a very low or negligible effective deterrent against terrorist or subversive intentions; I frankly resent the implication that we, who are properly identified during training & work hard to gain our qualifications, then are required to submit to further ID checks with the dubious privilege of paying for same. Please consider your support for the petition & circulate to colleagues. Thanks, PeterS _____ _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
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